Online court records show that Lynn Tomlinson, 43, of Valencia, was arraigned Thursday and faces a March 27 hearing on charges of theft and records tampering.

According to the diocese, a forensic audit found that the money went missing over a six-year period. They initially became suspicious during "a routine follow-up on what appeared to be an unpaid tuition bill" at the school in Butler.

The diocese said Tomlinson has admitted to embezzling cash and diversion in scrip account charges and tuition payments.

"While we most assuredly extend forgiveness, we all know that justice must be served as well," said the Rev. John Gizler, pastor of Holy Sepulcher Parish, in a written statement.